School Nutrition Administrative Assistant - Keep Our Kitchens Running Smoothly
Support a Mission That Nourishes Students Every Day
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a team with a purpose? Join our school nutrition department as a School Nutrition Administrative Assistant-a key behind-the-scenes role that helps ensure thousands of students receive healthy, delicious meals every school day.
What Youll Do
Every day, youll play a key role in keeping our kitchens humming and our teams supported by:
• Answering calls and helping parents or team members with lunch account questions, especially with the Nutri-Kids POS system. • Handling attendance tracking and making sure our team gets paid accurately and on time using ADP. • Closing out cash registers, reconciling daily deposits, and organizing all records with care. • Entering meal counts, sales, and data into our Dine Central system. • Coordinating lunch counts, daily menus, and deliveries to our satellite schools. • Printing signage, menus, and marketing materials that brighten school cafeterias. • Assisting with staff training, safety audits, and inventory tasks. • Jumping in to support school sites when needed-whether its a helping hand in the kitchen or coordinating substitutes. • Being a go-to resource for your manager and a cheerful connector for the whole team.
What Were Looking For
High School Diploma required. Associate Degree preferred. Basic bookkeeping and strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) are also required. Previous office, school nutrition, or administrative experience is a plus. Clear communication, strong phone and interpersonal skills, and detail-focused and dependable with strong time management abilities are essential. Team players who enjoy helping others and creating a positive work environment are also a must. Familiarity with POS systems and food safety standards is helpful, and well train you.
Why Youll Love This Role
Make an impact in your local school community. Support a mission-driven team that values your contributions. Enjoy a family-friendly schedule with no late nights or weekends. Growth opportunities within a supportive and stable company. Be part of something bigger - at Whitsons, we serve more than just meals. We serve futures.
Competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO), and a chance to make a real difference.
About Whitsons
Whitsons Culinary Group is dedicated to Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time. We bring high-quality meals and compassionate service to school communities across the region. As part of our School Nutrition team, youll help create a welcoming environment where students feel nourished, supported, and ready to learn.
Ready to join a team that feeds minds and fuels futures? Apply today.
Pay rate: $18-21/hour based on experience